Information Session

Kinsman Farm Application Process

Jacqueline Kowalski, Extension Educator

March 11, 2015

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The Urban Agriculture Program at OSU Extension

Help people grow nutritious food

Develop important life skills

Build stronger communities and healthier environments

The Urban Agriculture Program provides resources to:

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The BEAN Project (Beginning Entrepreneurs in Agricultural Networks)

Educational opportunities for new farmers:

Market Gardener Training Program

Field trips

Workshops

Hands on training opportunities

Land opportunities for new farmers:

Kinsman Farm

Model lease agreements

Period: Sep. 1st, 2010 to August 31st, 2013

This Program Provides:

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The BEAN Project is

also including an

“Urban Agriculture

Innovation Zone”

On 6 acres of the site,

OSUE assists market

gardeners

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Kinsman Farm Project Partners

OSUE

West Creek Preservation Committee

City of Cleveland

Burten, Bell, Carr Development

USDA’s Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development

Program

Ohio Department of Agriculture

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What is the purpose of Kinsman

Farm?

Remove barriers for new and beginning farmers to develop new

agriculture enterprises

Provide hands-on training and demonstrate innovative production

models and techniques

Foster a strong network of sustainable urban farm businesses

Revitalize a large tract of vacant land in the Kinsman Neighborhood

as a part of the Urban Agriculture Innovation Zone

Develop new models that support urban agriculture

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Where is Kinsman Farm?

Intersection of

East 82nd St. and

Higbee Ave. in

Cleveland, OH

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Farm Layout

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What resources will be available

at Kinsman Farm? ¼ acre farm plots for lease – Land $250 year

(1st lease agreement for 1 year)

Option to renew annually

Farm Preparation

Farms were cleared of debris and

obstructions.

Soil will be amended prior to receiving your

plot. A tiller will be available to further prep

individual sites.

Fencing

Entire farm was fenced (individual plot is not

fenced)

Water access

Fees based on agreements was established.

Frost free yard hydrant

Water fees will incur

based upon City of

Cleveland Dept. of Water

rates and policies.

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Entire farm was fenced OSUE’s Demo Area

High Tunnel OSUE’s Demo Area - Raised beds

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What resources will be

available at Kinsman Farm?

Tool rental available on site.

Tiller and general garden/lawn equipment will be

available for use.

Hand tools and other tools must be provided by

farmers.

Limited Storage (10 sq. ft. of indoor storage)

Limited High Tunnel space.

Tiller & Equipment Use: large

equipment will be available

to rent for additional fees

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What resources will be

available at Kinsman Farm?

The farm community & OSUE

for learning and cooperative

opportunities.

Mentoring

Technical support

Potential Cooperative

purchasing and marketing

opportunities.

Community Supported

Agriculture (CSA)

On Site farm stand

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What will be expected of Kinsman Farmers?

Responsible use of resources: water, land, tools, equipment.

Growing produce for market.

Using healthy growing methods.

Sustainable practices are required. Pesticide and fertilizer applications need to follow BMP.

Being courteous, cooperative and neighborly

This farm is a community effort, the farmers ARE that community.

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What will be expected of Kinsman Farmers?

Lease agreement

Fees to be established based on costs and

national models.

Adherence to all rules and guidelines of the Farm.

Keeping a tidy plot

Maintaining crop growth and health

Keeping weed growth and non-production

area growth in check.

Working cooperatively with fellow farmers.

Participating in cooperative opportunities.

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Leasing

All leases will be directly through the West Creek

Preservation Committee and the farmer.

You will sign a one year lease with option to renew for

three years.

There are fees associated with the farm, including:

Land access (required)

Water usage (required)

Tool/Equipment Rental (optional)

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Required reporting

Demographic information of the farmer

Economic Output of your farm -- All sales in dollar

amount, gross income, expenses.

Production from the farm - Includes types and quantity

(in pounds, or reasonable measurement)

In addition to the above reporting, we will be surveying

farmers on production knowledge, farming methods

and business methods.

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KF Application Process

Eligibility:

At least one of the partners listed on this application

must have completed the Ohio State University

Extension Market Gardener Training Program (MGTP)

prior to application or is currently enrolled in the class.

A completed farm business plan must be submitted

along with the application

Applicant is a beginning farmer or rancher (a person

that has not operated a farm or ranch; or has operated

a farm or ranch for not more than 10 years)

Applicants must participate in program events,

evaluation, networking opportunities and work in

community hours with fellow new farmers.

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KF Application Process

A completed farm business plan must be submitted along with the

application, including:

Executive Summary (1 page)

Mission of Your Enterprise (1 page)

Ownership of Your Enterprise (1-2 pages)

Partners (individuals involved, youth, community members,

organizations, etc.) (1 -3 pages)

Scope of Products & Services (1-2 pages)

Analysis of Markets (3-5 pages)

Management Plan (1-2 pages)

Financial Plan (1-3 pages)

A ¼ acre site plan (1 pages) 15 page

Maximum

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Application Process/

Acceptance into the Program

Once the application is submitted and the eligibility criteria has

been met, the application will be reviewed by the Land

Committee.

Land Committee, the governing body for the Kinsman Farm:

Ohio State University Extension

The West Creek Preservation Committee

Burten, Bell, Carr Development Corporation

1-2 current farmers from the Kinsman Farm

After initial review, final candidates will be contacted for a formal

presentation & interview for the Land Committee.

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1) The Selection Committee will review the application, business plan, and presentation and make the final decision.

If the application is approved, the Selection Committee will assign a plot. Your requests taken into consideration.

2) The West Creek Preservation Committee will prepare contracts and a lease agreement.

It is expect that the farmers will have access to their site before or on May 2014.

Application Process/ Acceptance into the Program

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Thanks!!!

Contact:

Jacqueline Kowalski

Ohio State University Extension

216-429-8200 ext. 217

Kowalski.124@osu.edu

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Event/Session Date & Time Place & location

1 Application released April 1st

Via email and website at:

http://cuyahoga.osu.edu/other-

links/2014%20Kinsman%20Farm%20Application-

FILLABLE.pdf

2 Information sessions

April 15th

from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

OSUE Extension Office

3 Business Plan Writing Help April 17th

from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm OSUE Extension Office

4 Site tour April 22nd 6:00-7:00 pm Kinsman Farm E82nd and Higbee Ave, Cleveland, OH

44104

4 Applications Due April 25th

at 5:00 pm

The application can be mailed, faxed, or hand

delivered. Submit application to:

OSU Extension

Attn: Jacqueline Kowalski

5320 Stanard Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103

Fax: 216-429-3146

5 Application Review April 28th -May 2nd

6 Applicants will be contacted for

formal presentations May 5th

7

Formal presentations (max. 30

min) & Interview (30 min for

questions)

May 12th from 6:30 pm to 9:00

pm

OSU Extension Office

(5320 Stanard Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44103)

8 Accepted applicants will be

notified May 16th

9 Leasing with West Creek May 19th-May 24th

10 Access to the land On or before May 24th

Application Process